“Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.” John 14:19
Read: Mark 16:1-6

16:1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary The mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint Him.

16:2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto The Sepulchre at the rising of the sun.

16:3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from The Door of The Sepulchre?

16:4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

16:5 And entering into The Sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

16:6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, Who was Crucified: He is risen; He is not here: behold The Place where they laid Him.
MESSAGE:

A. Every time I ponder on The Glory awaiting all those who make it to Heaven, I feel so excited.

1. It is so magnificent that the ordinary human heart cannot fathom it.

2. If you will partake of This Glory, you must not be discouraged in your walk of faith with God.

3. You must have the assurance in your heart that The Lord Jesus Christ, Who is Your Redeemer, is alive, and because He is alive, your faith is not in vain.

4. 1 Corinthians 15:14″ And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty.”

5. 1 Corinthians 15:20 “The Last Enemy Destroyed “But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.).

6. There are some who are at the point of giving up their faith. They are no longer excited about their confession of faith in Jesus Christ.

7. Some are fainting in their spirit, and their level of commitment has waned.

8. If you are in such situation, The Holy Spirit in Hebrew 10:38-39 says this to you: “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, My Soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.”
B. The purpose of discouragement is to make you backslide.

1. It is aimed at stopping the good things you started.

2. Some of the activities of the Pharisees were aimed at discouraging the followers of Jesus, but their plots failed.

3. Although they had Him crucified, some of His followers still followed Him to the very end.

4. How amazing it was for them when they realised that Jesus had risen from the dead!

5. The place where they laid His body was empty, and it remains so till today!

6. I prophecy into your life that the very spot where the enemy hoped you will remain shall become empty in Jesus’ Name. Amen!

7. I declare to you that there is Power in The resurrection of Jesus.

8. Every arrow of discouragement shot at you to make you faint shall instead birth a spirit of boldness in you in Jesus’ Name. Amen!
C. Without faith, it is impossible to please God.

1. You need to have faith in Jesus, The Redeemer of mankind.

2. He lives forever more and no situation is beyond Him.

3. Every delay you have experienced is just to make your testimony more glorious.

4. You need to persist in the place of prayer.

5. As long as you are still awaiting your testimony, don’t stop confessing the promises of God.

6. Take practical steps to actualise God’s Plan and Purpose for your life.

7. The women kept going to the tomb because there was an assurance in their spirit that their efforts would not be wasted.
D. May be you have tried all you can, and yet there remains a Goliath in your life.

1. Because your Redeemer lives, that problem will not overcome you.

2. Because your Redeemer lives, that sickness will come to an end.

3. Problems respond to either the call of faith or doubt.

4. Make sure all your challenges hear the call of faith from you saying: “because He lives, I can face tomorrow; my tomorrow shall be alright whether the devil likes it or not.”

5. It shall be so in Jesus’ Name.

Action Point:

Make this confession of faith: Lord Jesus, because You live, I shall also live and not die in Jesus’ Name. Amen!
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

Genesis 12-15

Isaiah 43:16-44:8
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
HYMN: BECAUSE HE LIVES I CAN FACE TOMORROW!
1.God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus;